Supporting documents for Austudy
When claiming Austudy there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
Centrelink online account help - Travelling outside of Australia
Instructions on how to tell us about your overseas travel using your Centrelink online account.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay board and lodgings to a homeowner or primary tenant for a room in their property.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
What we pay Fares Allowance for
If you’re eligible, you can get Fares Allowance for the following situations.